Comparison

CuesBeat vs PulsePilot Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CuesBeat

Features
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CuesBeat: Professional Click Track & Setlist Manager Take control of your live performance with CuesBeat, the high-performance metronome and setlist manager designed specifically for the stage. Whether you’re a drummer leading the click or a solo performer managing complex arrangements, CuesBeat ensures you never miss a transition. WHY CUESBEAT? Most metronomes just give you a click. CuesBeat gives you a roadmap. With our unique "Smart Voice Cues" system, the app announces your next song section (Verse, Chorus, Bridge) exactly two measures in advance, allowing you to focus on the music instead of the count. KEY FEATURES: β€’ High-Precision Metronome: Built with the Web Audio API for sub-millisecond timing accuracy (30-300 BPM). β€’ Smart Voice Cues: Automated announcements that prepare you for every transition. β€’ Setlist Management: Effortlessly organize your songs into custom setlists with intuitive drag-and-drop reordering. β€’ Tap Tempo: Quickly find your BPM on the fly with our responsive tap engine. β€’ Cloud Sync: Securely sign in with Apple or Google to keep your library and setlists synced across all your devices. β€’ Performance Mode: A clean, high-contrast interface (with Dark Mode support) designed for low-light stages. β€’ Multiple Time Signatures: Support for 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 to handle any arrangement. JOIN THE BETA CuesBeat is currently in an active Beta phase. We are offering full access to all professional features for FREE as we continue to refine the engine for world-class touring standards. Your feedback helps us build the ultimate tool for live musicians. PERFECT FOR: β€’ Drummers & Percussionists β€’ Worship Leaders β€’ Musical Directors β€’ Solo Artists & Loopers β€’ Bands using backing tracks Stop guessing where the bridge is. Download CuesBeat and play with confidence.

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PulsePilot Live

Features
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The most advanced metronome built for musicians who perform live. PulsePilot Live goes beyond basic click tracks. Build multi-section tracks for your songs β€” verse, chorus, bridge, solo, etc. β€” and let the app guide you through every transition with automatic or custom voice cues, announcing what's coming next. No more counting bars in your head. No more losing your place mid-song. No more sheet music on stage. NEW: Backing Tracks with Split Channel Output Import a backing track and sync it perfectly to your click track β€” one recording, running under your whole song from the very first beat. Send the click and the backing track out on separate left/right channels, so your click stays isolated in your in-ears while the track goes to the house β€” essential for playing live with a band. KEY FEATURES ● Smart Section Tracking Break any song into sections with different tempos, time signatures, or click patterns. PulsePilot Live automatically calls out the next section before it arrives. ● Voice Announcements Hear what's coming β€” "Chorus" or "Solo next" β€” in an automatic voice, or record your own custom cue or type it down. ● Backing Tracks, Perfectly Synced Attach a full backing track to any song and split it left/right against your click β€” the clean, professional way to run tracks live. Programmed in seconds! ● In-App Notes Attach reminders to each section: what to play, what to sing, what to remember. ● Stage Mode Lock your phone into distraction-free performance mode. One screen, one focus: your rhythm and what's next. ● Full Metronome β€” Free Forever Polyrhythms, subdivisions, custom accent sounds, Practice Ramp β€” the complete toolkit, free, permanently. No paywall on the basics. Free to use with the free plan. No sheet music required. Just your songs, structured your way. Download PulsePilot Live and never lose the thread of a song again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pulsepilotlive.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pulsepilotlive.com/privacy

Screenshots

CuesBeat3 screens
PulsePilot Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CuesBeat at none against PulsePilot Live's 3. PulsePilot Live's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PulsePilot Live sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CuesBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CuesBeat ships an update every 9 days, PulsePilot Live daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CuesBeat versus PulsePilot Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuesBeatPulsePilot Live
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKee Wah LauLuca Saccinto

In-app purchases

None

CuesBeat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PulsePilot Live

Subscriptions3
  • PulsePilot Subscription$2.991 Month
  • PulsePilot Live - Premium Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • PulsePilot Live - Ultimate Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is CuesBeat free?
CuesBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PulsePilot Live free?
PulsePilot Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CuesBeat or PulsePilot Live have ads?
Neither CuesBeat nor PulsePilot Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CuesBeat or PulsePilot Live?
CuesBeat ships an update every 9 days, and PulsePilot Live daily. Most recently, CuesBeat was updated on September 16, 2026 and PulsePilot Live on September 10, 2026.

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